Mount Tabor, New Jersey
Mount Tabor is a community of 1,184 people in Morris County, New Jersey.
Why visit Mount Tabor
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 43 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Bowers-Livingston-Osborn House, Craftsman Farms, Tourne County Park and Reservoir Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Mount Tabor
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mount Tabor
Mount Tabor is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Parsippany–Troy Hills Township, Morris County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,244. The community was originally established as a self-governing Methodist camp meeting site.
From the Wikipedia article Mount Tabor, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks8
Bowers-Livingston-Osborn House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Morris County, New Jersey
Craftsman Farms
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Grimes Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Joseph Jackson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in Rockaway, New Jersey
Morris Plains
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
NJ Transit station
Parsippany Rockhouse
Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi
Natural rock formation used as a shelter by Native Americans 3,000 years ago. Petroglyphs, or inscribed markings, were made by the...
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
Tourne County Park
Park · 2.9 mi
County park in Morris County, New Jersey
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes43
Chico's Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.5 mi
559 East Main Street, Denville
Su 09:00-21:00; Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Denville Dairy
Ice cream · 1.4 mi
34 Broadway Avenue, Denville
Su,Tu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
Sweet Vinyl
Cafe · 1.5 mi
23 Diamond Spring Road, Denville
Tu-Fr 06:30-18:00; Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 09:00-17:00
Diamond Spring Brewing Co.
Brewery and winery · 1.4 mi
50 Broadway Avenue, Denville
We-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Veggie Heaven
Restaurant · Asian · 1.3 mi
57 Bloomfield Avenue, Denville
We-Mo 11:30-21:00
31 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries44
Academy For Mathematics Science And Engineering
School · 3.2 mi
520 West Main Street, Rockaway
Healthcare5
Atlantic AdvancED Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
333 US 46, Mountain Lakes
Map of Mount Tabor
135 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 21°F | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 22°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 29°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 39°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 4.9 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 4.7 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 4.5 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 33°F | 4.1 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 26°F | 4.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Boonton 1 Se Hcn (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Morris County has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-04-28: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2020-12-11: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Parsippany 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Dover 5 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Lake Hiawatha 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Morristown 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Florham Park 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Madison 8 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Kinnelon 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Lake Hopatcong 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Lincoln Park 10 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Oak Ridge 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- NJT Station Morris Plains NJ, Robert Mortell, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GRIMES HOMESTEAD, MOUNTAIN LAKES, MORRIS COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Craftsman Farms, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joseph Jackson House, Rockaway, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BOWERS-LIVINGSTON-OSBORN HOUSE, MORRIS COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Presbyterian Church, Rockaway, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-06-16 12 46 50 View east along Interstate 80 from the overpass for Fox Hill Road in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township, Morris County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-06-16 12 45 59 View west along Interstate 80 from the overpass for Fox Hill Road in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township, Morris County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parsippany Rockhouse 15, Magpieturtle, CC BY 4.0
- Parsippany Rockhouse 07, Magpieturtle, CC BY 4.0
- Parsippany Rockhouse 05, Magpieturtle, CC BY 4.0
- Parsippany Rockhouse 08, Magpieturtle, CC BY 4.0
- Parsippany Rockhouse 10, Magpieturtle, CC BY 4.0
- Parsippany Rockhouse 04, Magpieturtle, CC BY 4.0
- Parsippany Rockhouse 09, Magpieturtle, CC BY 4.0
- Parsippany Rockhouse 01, Magpieturtle, CC BY 4.0
- Parsippany Rockhouse 02, Magpieturtle, CC BY 4.0
- Parsippany Rockhouse 11, Magpieturtle, CC BY 4.0
- Parsippany Rockhouse 06, Magpieturtle, CC BY 4.0
- Parsippany Rockhouse 14, Magpieturtle, CC BY 4.0
- Parsippany Rockhouse 03, Magpieturtle, CC BY 4.0
- Parsippany Rockhouse 12, Magpieturtle, CC BY 4.0
- Parsippany Rockhouse 13, Magpieturtle, CC BY 4.0
- Flickr - Nicholas T - Sluggish, Nicholas A. Tonelli from Pennsylvania, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Beach leaf disease 04, Magpieturtle, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Beach leaf disease 02, Magpieturtle, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Beach leaf disease 03, Magpieturtle, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Beach leaf disease 01, Magpieturtle, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-07-30 17 42 25 View north along New Jersey State Route 53 (Main Street) between Manor Road and Luger Road in Denville Township, Morris County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Denville station July 2026 1, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- Mini-high platform and shelter at Denville station Morristown Line platform August 2026, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- Esting Lake Road crossing at NJT Denville station July 2026 1, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- Denville station July 2026 4, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- Denville station July 2026 5, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- Denville station July 2026 7, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- Esting Lake Road crossing at NJT Denville station July 2026 2, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- 2021-09-24 11 44 10 View south along New Jersey State Route 53 (Main Street) from the overpass for the rail line just north of Estling Lake Road in Denville Township, Morris County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Denville station tower and parking lot July 2026 1, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- Bicycle lockers at Denville station July 2026, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- Denville station July 2026 2, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
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